The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Awards 2025 took place at [UNVRS] Ibiza, marking the first time the ceremony was hosted on the island. David Guetta was voted The World’s No.1 DJ, becoming only the third artist to reach five wins in the poll’s history, alongside Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren. More than forty years into his career, Guetta continues to release music at a relentless pace and headline major shows worldwide, from Paris’ Stade de France to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla.
This year’s results underline the rise of techno and hard techno on the global stage. Charlotte de Witte secured the title of The World’s No.1 Techno DJ, while Sara Landry made history as The World’s No.1 Hard DJ, reflecting the growing demand for harder and darker sounds.
Other techno artists also placed prominently: Anyma reached #10, Reinier Zonneveld #22, Indira Paganotto #36, and Amelie Lens #38. New entries and climbers included Nico Moreno (#67), Miss Monique (#75), I Hate Models (#79), Fantasm (#93), and Marlon Hoffstadt (#100), highlighting how underground names are breaking into the mainstream.
Other notable winners:
– Armin van Buuren – World’s No.1 Trance DJ & Outstanding Contribution
– Michael Bibi – Highest New Entry
– Jazzy – Future Star
– Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – World’s No.1 DJ Group
– FISHER – World’s No.1 House DJ
– Solomun – Highest Climber
The ceremony featured performances from Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Indira Paganotto, and Jazzy. A charity fundraiser for Bridges for Music also took place, raising over £149,000 to support education in South Africa.
The 2025 rankings reflect a clear shift in electronic music culture. While global superstars like Guetta, Armin, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike remain dominant, the rise of Charlotte de Witte, Sara Landry, Amelie Lens, Anyma, and Indira Paganotto shows how techno is shaping the future of the scene and gaining recognition at the very top of the industry.
Read the full Top 100 DJs results now at https://djmag.com/top100djs.